Know Wonder with Franca Leeson
April 7-11, 2010 (Wednesday afternoon to Sunday lunch)
What do you know?
What do you wonder?
Awakening moments can happen at any time, but they tend to occur when our defenses are down: when our mental gates are left ajar, unattended by our sense of identity. They are like accidents. To paraphrase Trungpa Rinpoche, our task, as meditators, is to become more accident-prone. Take a weekend to practice being accident-prone through breath meditation, insight techniques, and direct awareness.
This retreat is most suitable for people with at least a year of meditation experience and a consistent daily practice, although less experienced meditators can be accommodated with some preparatory work.
Franca Leeson has been teaching Buddhist meditation since 2000. She took refuge with Chöje Lama Namse Rinpoche in Toronto in 1981. Since then she has received teachings and initiations from senior Tibetan teachers, including Kalu Rinpoche, Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Thrangu Rinpoche, Ponlop Rinpoche, and others. These days she studies in the Dzogchen tradition with Ruth Gilbert and Jon Parmenter, and benefits greatly from the mentoring, encouragement, and friendship of Ken McLeod.
Her particular interest is in helping people develop their own meditation practice in the context of a full "outside" life, whatever that includes: work, children, marriage, family responsibilities. Contact Franca at 647-686-6809 www.lookagain.ca
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FOLLOW YOUR BLISS RETREAT with Nienke KYT and Elizabeth McAvoy, naturopath
April 23 - 25, 2010, 6pm Friday until 4pm Sunday
Cost: $365 * Naturopathic receipts provided for those with coverage
Join us in connecting to the bliss of our soulful nature amidst the embrace and beauty of Harmony Dawn. Enjoy a Yoga Nidra (Conscious sleeping) experience on Friday night to invite deep rest and healing and connect with breath and body in Yoga each day.
Participate in gatherings to emphasize soulful care of the body.
Beginners are welcome!
Craniosacral Treatments, Indian Head Massage and Shiatsu Massage are available at an additional cost.
To inquire contact harmony@yogabliss.me or call 905-432-9828 ext. 25
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"When Seeking Ends, Spiritual Life Begins"
Friday, May 7th @ 4:00 PM– Sunday, May 9th @ 3:00 PM
Cost: $275 (includes lodgings and meals) $250 if registered by April 7th
A weekend retreat based on The Aletheon, The Final Revelation Given to Humankind by His Divine Presence Avatar Adi Da Samraj.The title of this book is based on the ancient Greek word for "Truth" — "Aletheia". Thus, this last and greatest book by Avatar Adi Da is, simply, "the Truth Book". Join us for an full and inspiring weekend in an environment full of warmth and love
www.adidam.ca/events.html
Call 905-265-1995 or 1-877-846-3626
TorontoONca@webmail.adidam.org
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Sacred Journey of Insight: A weekend of yoga, meditation,
and self-exploration presented by Shanti Yoga Studio
May 21-23, 2010
360.00 plus GST
You are invited to join Alex and Daiva for a weekend yoga retreat at the wonderful Harmony Dawn Retreat Centre. They offer a number of yoga classes in two different yoga styles, chanting and meditation, silent periods, creative aspect through which to explore the layers of SELF, trust walk, wisdom circle and immensely scrumptious vegetarian food by Nicola herself. There will be personal time: you can take a walk, spend time with friends, catch a nap or receive a body treatment (extra $). Their aim is to nourish your body and soul, and rejuvenate your spirit.
Spaces are limited and a non-refundable deposit of $100 is required.
To register or for more information please go to www.ShantiYogaInHamilton.com, tel: 905-777-YOGA
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Summer Yoga Retreat with Dr. Melissa West
June 11, 12, 13 2010
Special Pricing $395 All Inclusive
In summer the life returns, the seeds sprout, flowers bloom and the sun warms the earth. On this yoga retreat we will open the heart and joyfully soak in all that life has to offer at this beautiful time of year. Join us for yoga to renew and regenerate after the long winter. Walking meditation meditation will allow us to get outdoors along with all our favourites: yoga, breath practice, sleep yoga and chanting.
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"Trusting Self" yoga retreat
June 4th - 6th, 2010
We will be using asana, pranayam and meditation to move in to the new decade with focus, intent and solidity. Primarily Kripalu style yoga. Led by Marilyn B. Allpress and whatever muses happen by.
Cost : $400.00 Contact Marilyn at 905-983-9852 or yogaroma@durham.net
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Writing and Yoga Retreat for Women With Lindsay Hall and Chris Kay Fraser
June 18-20, 2010 |
Early Registration: $395 before May 1st.. Registration after May 1st, $425
This rejuvenating weekend will invite participants to slow down, breathe deeply and take in the stunning beauty of another June in Ontario. Come expecting gentle yoga to settle your body, writing exercises to express your self, mouth-watering vegetarian meals, the peace of a silent Sunday breakfast, and plenty of time to chat, hike, swim, pick wildflowers, snooze in the sun, or simply sit in the midst of the beautiful, rolling Northumberland Hills.
Writers and Yogis of all levels of experience are most welcome, including those with no experience at all.
For questions, registration, or a complete info pack, please contact your friendly facilitators, Lindsay (416-535-4249) or Chris (416-619-9168), chris@footprintmemoirs.com.
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Three Steps Retreat
Jul 16 TO July 23, 2010
Cost for Retreat: FOH members-$1200: non-members - $1400, includes accommodation, food and tuition
Teacher: Catherine Rathbun (Jetsun Yeshe), Founder of Friends of the Heart Meditation Centre. She has been offering classes and retreats in Buddhism, Sufism and Christianity for over 30 years in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. She steps out of semi-retirement to offer this 7 day summer retreat.
Content: Three steps are essential in developing the Buddhist meditation path: Listening to teachings, evaluating and practicing. Each step is important and the emphasis shifts according to the experience of the practitioner.
Designed for both beginners and experienced meditators, this course will include moving yoga, as well as time to rest, listen, discuss and practice.
For more information on this retreat, please go to the Friends of the Heart website.
Limited to only 12 to 14 people, please register as early as possible either on line at friendsoftheheart.com or by calling 416- 486-5105
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The Big Retreat at Harmony Dawn - Summer 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010 to Sunday, August 1, 2010
$400.00 + GST per person, shared occupancy
"SUSTAINABLE SPAS ~ With Eco-spas on the rise, we can focus our worries on deciding between a massage or a facial and less about our carbon footprint. Harmony Dawn Retreat in Rice Lake (a 90 minute drive from Toronto) is a 50-acre resort that survives off-grid by using solar and wind power. Better yet, its south-facing windows give way to stunning woodland views." ~ Toronto Star
Clear your mind, breathe deep, stretch, relax, laugh, refresh.
Your summer yoga retreat is located at Harmony Dawn Retreat Centre on 50 rolling acres of meadow and forests, which lead right down to Rice Lake, part of the picturesque Trent Waterway system.
During this weekend you will either begin or deepen your practice of Yoga with asana, pranayama and meditation classes daily. Free time to swim in the lake, read, enjoy an old-fashioned bonfire, reconnect with nature on a hike or just lay back, relax and enjoy the views will complement this time of learning, healing and rejuvenation. Bring along your bike or your running shoes if you'd like. Legendary vegetarian meals (spa cuisine) will be prepared for you by renowned and published Chef Nicola Lawrence. Meals are prepared from herbs and vegetables from Harmony Dawn's gardens.
Friday, July 30th at 4:00 pm , until Sunday, August 1st at 4:00 pm. $400.00 + GST per person, shared occupancy. Includes 6 fabulous meals, 4 yoga classes, a deep relaxation class, a guided hike and meditation. Register early to avoid disappointment - space is limited.
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